IsItAGoodCar
Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1995 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M596 KTT

M596 KTT

1995 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16/02/1995. Recorded mileage 92,315 miles. MOT valid until 27/09/2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1995 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27/09/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
92,315 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27/09/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
Click to check rates
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1995
Engine
2495cc

M596 KTT Key Findings

  • 30 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2026
  • 92,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 9 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (28 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for M596KTT

Data provided by Experian
Stolen
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Finance
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Write-off
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Salvage
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Imported
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Exported
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Scrapped
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
Destruction
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
V5C Logbook
EXPERIAN
Available in full check
£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

M596 KTT Mileage History

  1. 21/09/200547,244 mi
  2. 22/09/200547,244 mi
  3. 28/09/200648,751 mi+1,507 mi
  4. 09/10/200749,731 mi+980 mi
  5. 09/10/200749,731 mi
  6. 23/09/200953,574 mi+3,843 mi
  7. 24/09/200953,574 mi
  8. 27/09/201055,960 mi+2,386 mi
  9. 29/09/201055,960 mi
  10. 16/09/201158,731 mi+2,771 mi
  11. 20/09/201158,731 mi
  12. 24/09/201259,835 mi+1,104 mi
  13. 24/09/201259,835 mi
  14. 26/09/201360,825 mi+990 mi
  15. 26/09/201360,825 mi
  16. 27/09/201463,920 mi+3,095 mi
  17. 17/09/201568,303 mi+4,383 mi
  18. 17/09/201568,303 mi
  19. 12/09/201669,861 mi+1,558 mi
  20. 13/09/201669,861 mi
  21. 14/09/201771,453 mi+1,592 mi
  22. 11/09/201872,757 mi+1,304 mi
  23. 19/09/201975,163 mi+2,406 mi
  24. 17/09/202076,691 mi+1,528 mi
  25. 22/09/202178,384 mi+1,693 mi
  26. 21/09/202281,590 mi+3,206 mi
  27. 11/09/202383,624 mi+2,034 mi
  28. 23/09/202486,406 mi+2,782 mi
  29. 24/09/202589,961 mi+3,555 mi
  30. 28/09/202692,315 mi+2,354 mi

Average of roughly 2,144 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

M596 KTT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 15:02
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Defender (M596 KTT) between September 2005 and September 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 28 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (28 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Steering (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 66 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of ”; “Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY